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BLOG: Oil Kings switching to tournament mindset

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Marc Ciampa
/ Edmonton Oilers

LONDON, ON - A big change for the Oil Kings at the Memorial Cup versus the WHL Playoffs is after a loss they don't get the opportunity to bounce back against the same opponent. The team has been trying to get in that mindset.

"It's such a high-tempo tournament. All the teams are very good here. You have to come out with your best game every day. You don't see these teams all year and don't get to play them so it's quite different," said Jarry.

Lazar added that he hopes that he can bring his World Junior experience to the table, where the feel of that tournament is very similar to this one.

"Still looking for our first win. In a short-term competition you do need those wins. For myself and Griffin (Reinhart) we're going to pass on that knowledge. Just rise to the challenge. Every day there's a new challenge available and it's up for the taking. It's a matter of which team is going to go out there and executive the best to get the win."